At the Bristol Urological Institute (BUI), we are proud to lead a dynamic and inclusive research programme that spans the full spectrum of urological science—from laboratory-based discovery to cutting-edge clinical trials, artificial intelligence, and genomics. This broad portfolio enables us to offer our patients access to the most advanced diagnostics and treatments available today.
World-Class Expertise
Our clinicians are internationally recognised experts in their fields, contributing to global advances in urological care. From improving quality of life in Functional Urology to pioneering new treatments in Urological Cancers, our research is making a real difference.
Inclusive, Impactful Research
Our research is designed to benefit everyone. We actively include people of all genders, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, ensuring our studies reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Whether we’re leading national studies or collaborating with global partners, our goal is to answer the most important questions in urology and shape the future of care.
Patient Involvement
Patients are central to everything we do. We offer Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) opportunities for those who want to help shape research and improve outcomes for others. Your voice matters—and it helps us do better science.
Research in Functional Urology
Functional Urology includes very common conditions like urinary incontinence, overactive bladder and benign (non-cancer) prostate disease.
The Bristol Urological Institute is involved in research that is trying to understand how we can improve the quality of life of men and women who suffer from these conditions. The research spans from laboratory research to try to understand exactly how the brain controls the bladder through new questionnaires and what are the best tests to use for diagnosis, to what is the best operation for incontinence in men. Some of our research funding comes from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)-Health Technology Assessment (HTA) program.
Research in Urology Cancers
The BUI is the busiest urology cancer centre in the country. We are centre of excellence for robotic and open surgery for the treatment of prostate, bladder, renal, testicular and penile cancer. However, research is an essential part of our work so that advances can be made that bring our patients better outcomes from their disease.
We strive to ensure that our research projects address important questions which exist concerning all aspects of the treatment of patients with these cancers. We are involved in basic science research with our colleagues in both University of Bristol and the University of the West of England.
To see more details about our current research opportunities, please visit: Urology Current Research | North Bristol NHS Trust